GPS and Track vs DirectLoader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPS and Track
This utility app guides users through the installation and testing of proprietary GPS tracking units. It requires an existing account and ownership of compatible hardware to function.
- Installation guidance
- Testing assistance
- Proprietary unit support
- Account requirement
- Hardware ownership prerequisite
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This app is a proprietary app and won't work unless you have an account with GPS and Track and own units. This app is a guide to aid in the installation and testing of GPS and Track units.
DirectLoader
This app allows authorized installers to wirelessly flash and program select remote start and security systems. It provides access to vehicle wiring databases, installation guides, and technical updates for DIRECTED by VOXX products.
- Wireless flashing for DS4/DS4+ modules
- Wired/Wireless flashing for DBALL2, DB3, DS3/DS3+ modules
- Wired/Wireless 'Bitwriter' programming
- DirectWire vehicle wiring database access
- Installation guides and technical news
- SmartStart activation
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DirectLoader App – Wirelessly flash and program select DIRECTED by VOXX Remote Start & Security systems. “For Installers, By Installers” At DIRECTECHS, our motto is “For Installers, By Installers.” We are committed to supporting installation technicians with our decades of technical experience, unrivaled passion, and dedication to the industry. Note: This app is intended for use only by authorized DIRECTED by VOXX Dealers and Distributors. Login credentials are required to access DIRECTECHS resources, which include the DirectWire vehicle wiring and information database, installation guides, online training, tech tips, and much more. With the DirectLoader APP, along with the DLOADER4, you can flash and program our analog and digital products, including many legacy products, along with mobile access to the following features and functions: • Wirelessly flash DS4/DS4+ modules (DLOADER4 not required) • Wired/Wireless flashing for DBALL2, DB3, DS3/DS3+ modules (DLOADER4 required) • Wired/Wireless ‘Bitwriter’ programming for supported analog systems (DLOADER4 required) • DirectWire Access • Installation Guides • Technical News Alerts and ‘Vehicles Added’ updates • DIRECTED by VOXX SmartStart Activation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS and Track at 100% against DirectLoader's 50%. GPS and Track also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). DirectLoader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GPS and Track holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GPS and Track's written reviews are positive against 50% of DirectLoader's.
GPS and Track ships an update every 7 months, DirectLoader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPS and Track | DirectLoader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GPS And track LLc | VOXX Electronics Corp |
Customer experience
GPS and Track
DirectLoader
In-app purchases
GPS and Track
No in-app purchases
DirectLoader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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